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Baked Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Delicious baked salmon balls paired with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, cooked and flaked
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. While the salmon balls bake, prepare the creamy avocado sauce by mashing the avocado and mixing in Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a dash of salt and pepper until smooth.
  6. Serve the baked salmon balls alongside the creamy avocado sauce.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.